RCA Pro845 manual Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens, Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

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Care and Maintenance

Cleaning the Camcorder

To clean the camcorder’s exterior, remove any power source connected to the camcorder and gently wipe it with a clean soft cloth.

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Caution: Use of strong cleaning products, such as those containing alcohol or benzine, may damage the camcorder.

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Lens

To clean the camcorder’s lens, blow it with a blower brush, and then gently wipe the lens with cleaning tissue and commercially prepared cleaning solution designed for use on camera lens. Improper cleaning may scratch the lens.

Caution: Do not touch the lens with your fingers. The oil from your skin can damage the lens.

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Lens

Cleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder

To clean the viewfinder, follow the steps below.

1.Turn the eyepiece counter clockwise and remove.

2. Use an optional air blower,	3. Replace the eyepiece.
available from most camera
stores, to clean the viewfinder.

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Contents USER‘S Guide Model No. Pro845 Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Product RegistrationSafety Precautions Important Safeguards Important Safeguards Holding The Camcorder Recording TipsTraveling Tips Table of Contents Optional Accessories Order Form for Pro845 Accessory Order FormPlease complete other side also International Orders To order accessories, contact your local DealerUnited States and Canada Orders To the following addressAC088 Tripod Optional Tripod or MonopodFirst-Time Operation Unpack the camcorder and accessoriesAdapter/Charger Attach adapter/charger or charged batteryCharged Battery Attach the shoulder strapEject Button Adjust viewfinder and eyepiece focus control Turn on camcorder and place ON/POWER Save lever onStart and stop recording Scene Select Control Play back what you have recordedReview the camcorder controls Bottom of CamcorderDisplay Button Power CAM camera OFF/VCR SwitchFocus ON/OFF Button Counter Reset DC power cord here forFunctions of Remote Buttons Remote ControlRemote Control Sensor Replace Remote Battery Cell Use the Adapter/Charger Powering Your CamcorderUsing an Optional Plug Adapter Adapter/ChargerRefresh and Charge the Battery Rechargeable BatteryBattery Safety Precautions Remove the Battery Attach the Charged BatteryCheck Battery Power Battery Level Indicator DC in 6.5V Jack Using DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Power the CamcorderUsing DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/Charger to Charge the Battery Optional Thomson DCC05 Car Cord Adapter/ChargerInsert and Remove Cassettes Erase Protection Safety TabRCA Video Cassettes Cassette Recording TimeRecord the Time and Date Install the Lithium Cell for Time and Date DisplayDate and Time Display Set or Correct the Time and DateViewfinder Tilt AdjustmentEyepiece Focus Control Displays in Viewfinder Tape END IndicatorsBattery Level Indicator Displays in ViewfinderManual Focus Indicators LP IndicatorDew and Cassette Indicators Special Features Tape Positioning Auto ModePower Switch MIC Microphone JackTo focus manually Focusing Your CamcorderAuto Focus Manual FocusAuto mode To select a Scene Select modeZooming and Fading Power ZoomingFading in and Out Tape Remaining Display Memory-Stop FeatureTime Counter with Memory Stop Time CounterRecording from a TV or VCR InstallationOperation Playback Features Viewfinder Playback and Playback FeaturesViewfinder Playback Micav Terminal Playback on TV or VCR Using AUDIO/VIDEO in JacksPlayback on TV or VCR Playback Operation and How to Copy Tapes on the VCRViewing What the Camcorder is Seeing or Recording Optional RF Switch Coaxial Cable Such as AH065G or AH066G Channel 4CH/3CH Switch Playback on a TV without Audio/Video InputsViewing What the Camcorder Is Recording Playback OperationNormal TV Viewing Cassette Care and Storage Care and MaintenanceRechargeable Battery Care and Storage Camcorder Care and StorageCleaning the Camcorder’s Lens Cleaning the CamcorderCleaning the Camcorder’s Viewfinder Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and AdjustmentsMake sure Scene Select control is in AUTO. See Video Recorder Section Design SpecificationsInformation to User General Camera SectionReturning Equipment to Thomson for repair or exchange Consumer Assistance and Service Pro845 CamcorderWhat we will do Limited Warranty Pro845 CamcorderHow you get service For how long after your purchaseWhat your warranty does not cover How state law relates to warrantyIf you purchased your camcorder outside the United States AV Terminal Cover IndexIndex Power CAM/OFF/VCRPart Number 94-Pro845-1